American Conservatory Theater Will Present In-Person Reading of Shakespeare's CYMBELINE
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2021
Today, American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) Artistic Director Pam MacKinnon and Executive Director Jennifer Bielstein announced that William Shakespeare's Cymbeline will be the next production for A.C.T. Out Loud, a series of play readings featuring enduring works by some of the greatest minds of generations past.
by BWW News Desk - October 13, 2021
Today, American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) Artistic Director Pam MacKinnon and Executive Director Jennifer Bielstein announced that William Shakespeare's Cymbeline will be the next production for A.C.T. Out Loud, a series of play readings featuring enduring works by some of the greatest minds of generations past.
Playful People Productions and Starting Arts Present MTI'S ALL TOGETHER NOW
by BWW News Desk - October 12, 2021
Playful People Productions and Starting Arts are teaming up to present MTI's “All Together Now,” a musical revue that is part of a global event celebrating local theater. Performers will perform songs from the vast collection of MTI's musicals live on the stage at Historic Hoover Theatre in San Jose, November 12, 13, and 14.
by BWW News Desk - October 12, 2021
Playful People Productions and Starting Arts are teaming up to present MTI's “All Together Now,” a musical revue that is part of a global event celebrating local theater. Performers will perform songs from the vast collection of MTI's musicals live on the stage at Historic Hoover Theatre in San Jose, November 12, 13, and 14.
Monterey Jazz Festival Wraps Up Its Return To Live Music, September 24-26
by BWW News Desk - October 12, 2021
The Monterey Jazz Festival wrapped its 64th edition on Sunday, September 24 with a weekend that brought live jazz to the Monterey County Fairgrounds for the first time in two years and was a true celebration from start to finish.
by BWW News Desk - October 12, 2021
The Monterey Jazz Festival wrapped its 64th edition on Sunday, September 24 with a weekend that brought live jazz to the Monterey County Fairgrounds for the first time in two years and was a true celebration from start to finish.
Sarah Cahill Concert THE FUTURE IS FEMALE Announced at Mills Music Now
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2021
Presented by the Mills College Music Department and Center for Contemporary Music, the 2021-22 Mills Music Now Concert Series celebrates a rich tradition of experimentation and a glimpse into the future of a broad range of musical practices. The October Mills Music Now Concert offers a springboard into this tradition of experimentation with Sarah Cahill in the The Future is Female concert on October 30.
by BWW News Desk - October 11, 2021
Presented by the Mills College Music Department and Center for Contemporary Music, the 2021-22 Mills Music Now Concert Series celebrates a rich tradition of experimentation and a glimpse into the future of a broad range of musical practices. The October Mills Music Now Concert offers a springboard into this tradition of experimentation with Sarah Cahill in the The Future is Female concert on October 30.
BWW Review: LIZARD BOY at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley
by Steve Murray - October 10, 2021
TheatreWorks Silicon Valley opens its much-anticipated 51st season with a sensational production of Lizard Boy, first time playwright-actor-composer Justin Huertas' quirky mythological hero journey that is both a universal and deeply individual story of accepting oneself.
by Steve Murray - October 10, 2021
TheatreWorks Silicon Valley opens its much-anticipated 51st season with a sensational production of Lizard Boy, first time playwright-actor-composer Justin Huertas' quirky mythological hero journey that is both a universal and deeply individual story of accepting oneself.
BWW Review: BRATPACK at Feinstein's At The Nikko
by Steve Murray - October 09, 2021
Those of us too young to have identified with the Rat Pack of the 50's and 60's, a group of Hollywood A-listers including Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Peter Lawford and Joey Bishop, can easily resonate with the themes of the 1980's teen-oriented coming of age films whose soundtrack defined the era. Excellently crafted and superbly performed, this all-new production-built specifically for Feinstein's at the Nikko by the original creative team, crackles with energy and timeless emotional catharsis.
by Steve Murray - October 09, 2021
Those of us too young to have identified with the Rat Pack of the 50's and 60's, a group of Hollywood A-listers including Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., Peter Lawford and Joey Bishop, can easily resonate with the themes of the 1980's teen-oriented coming of age films whose soundtrack defined the era. Excellently crafted and superbly performed, this all-new production-built specifically for Feinstein's at the Nikko by the original creative team, crackles with energy and timeless emotional catharsis.
Mariachi Sol De Mexico Celebrates Holidays at Hammer Theatre
by BWW News Desk - October 09, 2021
Hammer Theatre Center presents Mariachi Sol de Mexico with the blazing sounds of its 13-piece ensemble in a joyous holiday celebration. The show, A Merry-Achi Christmas, offers a fusion of traditional holiday spirit with the color of Mexican and American Christmas celebrations.
by BWW News Desk - October 09, 2021
Hammer Theatre Center presents Mariachi Sol de Mexico with the blazing sounds of its 13-piece ensemble in a joyous holiday celebration. The show, A Merry-Achi Christmas, offers a fusion of traditional holiday spirit with the color of Mexican and American Christmas celebrations.
Into The Dark Presents First-Ever Terror Ball, Saturday, October 30
by BWW News Desk - October 08, 2021
This Halloween Eve, Into The Dark—the Bay Area production company spawned from the creative, twisted minds of Peaches Christ, David Flower Productions, and Non Plus Ultra—will present the first-ever Terror Ball.
by BWW News Desk - October 08, 2021
This Halloween Eve, Into The Dark—the Bay Area production company spawned from the creative, twisted minds of Peaches Christ, David Flower Productions, and Non Plus Ultra—will present the first-ever Terror Ball.
San Francisco International Arts Festival Announces Online Performances
by BWW News Desk - October 08, 2021
Audiences who are interested in attending the San Francisco International Arts Festival's diverse and innovative programming, but who don't have the time, energy, or resources to get to Fort Mason now have a way to join in via the festival's virtual program.
by BWW News Desk - October 08, 2021
Audiences who are interested in attending the San Francisco International Arts Festival's diverse and innovative programming, but who don't have the time, energy, or resources to get to Fort Mason now have a way to join in via the festival's virtual program.
42nd Street Moon Announces Cast Of A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC
by BWW News Desk - October 08, 2021
San Francisco's 42nd Street Moon has announced the complete cast and creative team for the Company's 2021-2022 season opener, the Tony Award-winning “Best Musical” A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC. A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC features a book by Hugh Wheeler, music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, and is suggested by Ingmar Bergman's film Smiles of a Summer Night.
by BWW News Desk - October 08, 2021
San Francisco's 42nd Street Moon has announced the complete cast and creative team for the Company's 2021-2022 season opener, the Tony Award-winning “Best Musical” A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC. A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC features a book by Hugh Wheeler, music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, and is suggested by Ingmar Bergman's film Smiles of a Summer Night.
Photos: TheatreWorks Launches 51st Season With Comic Book-infused Musical LIZARD BOY
by BWW News Desk - October 08, 2021
TheatreWorks Silicon Valley returns to in-person performances, launching its 51st season with the new indie folk-rock musical Lizard Boy. A cast of three exceptionally talented actor/singer/musicians play myriad instruments from cello to guitar, piano, ukulele, and even kazoo in telling this fresh comic book-infused tale set in modern-day Seattle.
by BWW News Desk - October 08, 2021
TheatreWorks Silicon Valley returns to in-person performances, launching its 51st season with the new indie folk-rock musical Lizard Boy. A cast of three exceptionally talented actor/singer/musicians play myriad instruments from cello to guitar, piano, ukulele, and even kazoo in telling this fresh comic book-infused tale set in modern-day Seattle.
ON BROADWAY GALA Raises $250K With Stunning Speed Painting, Entertainment, More
by BWW News Desk - October 08, 2021
Diablo Regional Arts Association's annual On Broadway Gala returned this year to mark the official reopening of the Lesher Center for the Arts. Leaders in the arts and civic communities came together in downtown Walnut Creek to celebrate the organization's reopening and support its work at the forefront of arts and culture in the East Bay.
by BWW News Desk - October 08, 2021
Diablo Regional Arts Association's annual On Broadway Gala returned this year to mark the official reopening of the Lesher Center for the Arts. Leaders in the arts and civic communities came together in downtown Walnut Creek to celebrate the organization's reopening and support its work at the forefront of arts and culture in the East Bay.
42nd Street Moon Announces Cast Of A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC
by BWW News Desk - October 08, 2021
San Francisco’s 42nd Street Moon has announced the complete cast and creative team for the Company’s 2021-2022 season opener, the Tony Award®-winning “Best Musical” A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC.
by BWW News Desk - October 08, 2021
San Francisco’s 42nd Street Moon has announced the complete cast and creative team for the Company’s 2021-2022 season opener, the Tony Award®-winning “Best Musical” A LITTLE NIGHT MUSIC.
COOL YULE Holiday Concert Comes to Hammer Theatre
by BWW News Desk - October 08, 2021
Downtown San José will be extra chill this holiday season when the San José State University Jazz Orchestra returns to Hammer Theatre Center with “Cool Yule,” a jazz concert featuring the festive and familiar sounds of favorite holiday songs.
by BWW News Desk - October 08, 2021
Downtown San José will be extra chill this holiday season when the San José State University Jazz Orchestra returns to Hammer Theatre Center with “Cool Yule,” a jazz concert featuring the festive and familiar sounds of favorite holiday songs.
BWW Review: SPANKING MACHINE at The Marsh Offers a Painfully Funny Exploration of Our Collective Fear
by Jim Munson - October 07, 2021
'Spanking Machine' at The Marsh is Marga Gomez' latest theatrical memoir, a funny-scary tale of growing up brown and queer in Washington Heights.
by Jim Munson - October 07, 2021
'Spanking Machine' at The Marsh is Marga Gomez' latest theatrical memoir, a funny-scary tale of growing up brown and queer in Washington Heights.
Magic Theatre Announces 2021-2022 Season
by BWW News Desk - October 07, 2021
Magic Theatre has announced the titles and dates for the Company’s upcoming in-person 2021-2022 season. Early 2022 will feature the long-delayed World Premiere of Miranda Rose Hall’s THE KIND ONES (Feb 2 – 20, 2022*), followed by the World Premiere of Sam Chanse’s MONUMENT, OR FOUR SISTERS (A SLOTH PLAY) which will perform May 11– June 5, 2022*.
by BWW News Desk - October 07, 2021
Magic Theatre has announced the titles and dates for the Company’s upcoming in-person 2021-2022 season. Early 2022 will feature the long-delayed World Premiere of Miranda Rose Hall’s THE KIND ONES (Feb 2 – 20, 2022*), followed by the World Premiere of Sam Chanse’s MONUMENT, OR FOUR SISTERS (A SLOTH PLAY) which will perform May 11– June 5, 2022*.
Ann Carlson and InkBoat Collaborate On New Show at ODC Theater Next Month
by BWW News Desk - October 07, 2021
ODC Theater will present inkBoat with award-winning interdisciplinary artist Ann Carlson in the world premiere of These are the Ones We Fell Among. Inspired by the movements, myths and metaphors of endangered elephants, These are the Ones We Fell Among features a duet between Shinichi and Dana Iova-Koga and original music by Carla Kihlstedt and Shahzad Ismaily.
by BWW News Desk - October 07, 2021
ODC Theater will present inkBoat with award-winning interdisciplinary artist Ann Carlson in the world premiere of These are the Ones We Fell Among. Inspired by the movements, myths and metaphors of endangered elephants, These are the Ones We Fell Among features a duet between Shinichi and Dana Iova-Koga and original music by Carla Kihlstedt and Shahzad Ismaily.
ODC/Dance's THE VELVETEEN RABBIT Celebrates 35 Years This December
by BWW News Desk - October 07, 2021
Brimming with wit, festive costumes, madcap characters and the perfect amount of holiday cheer, this year's The Velveteen Rabbit will be more meaningful than ever as the curtain rises again. The Velveteen Rabbit explores themes of loss and resilience, and its message of love, loyalty, and friendship is timeless. Audiences of all ages will be enthralled.
by BWW News Desk - October 07, 2021
Brimming with wit, festive costumes, madcap characters and the perfect amount of holiday cheer, this year's The Velveteen Rabbit will be more meaningful than ever as the curtain rises again. The Velveteen Rabbit explores themes of loss and resilience, and its message of love, loyalty, and friendship is timeless. Audiences of all ages will be enthralled.
Pacific Symphony Presents BEETHOVEN'S EROICA This Month
by BWW News Desk - October 06, 2021
Pacific Symphony's 2021-22 Classical Season is officially in full swing after an exciting opening weekend, marking the orchestra's return to live music in the concert hall. The second program in Pacific Symphony's season features two great Romantic masterworks and opens with an exciting world premiere by contemporary composer Frank Ticheli.
by BWW News Desk - October 06, 2021
Pacific Symphony's 2021-22 Classical Season is officially in full swing after an exciting opening weekend, marking the orchestra's return to live music in the concert hall. The second program in Pacific Symphony's season features two great Romantic masterworks and opens with an exciting world premiere by contemporary composer Frank Ticheli.
Final Weeks To Submit Nominations For The 2021 BroadwayWorld San Francisco Awards
by BWW Staff - October 06, 2021
These are the final weeks to submit nominees for the 2021 BroadwayWorld San Francisco Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.
by BWW Staff - October 06, 2021
These are the final weeks to submit nominees for the 2021 BroadwayWorld San Francisco Awards! The 2021 Regional Awards honor productions which had their first performance between October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021.
Young Women's Choral Projects Announces 10th Anniversary Season
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2021
Today, Young Women's Choral Projects of San Francisco Founding Director Susan McMane announced the performances for its 10th anniversary season.
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2021
Today, Young Women's Choral Projects of San Francisco Founding Director Susan McMane announced the performances for its 10th anniversary season.
San Francisco Opera Offers Virtual Tickets for Livestreams of New Production of Beethoven's FIDELIO
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2021
Virtual tickets for San Francisco Opera's livestreams of its new production of Ludwig van Beethoven's Fidelio—a brand-new online offering by the Company—go on sale today, October 5 at 1pm PT.
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2021
Virtual tickets for San Francisco Opera's livestreams of its new production of Ludwig van Beethoven's Fidelio—a brand-new online offering by the Company—go on sale today, October 5 at 1pm PT.
Aurora Theatre Company Presents the World Premiere of FATHER/DAUGHTER By Kait Kerrigan
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2021
Aurora Theatre Company continues its 30th season with the World Premiere of Kait Kerrigan's FATHER/DAUGHTER, a recipient of the 2021 Edgerton Foundation New Play Award. Bay Area theatre artist M. Graham Smith directs William Thomas Hodgson and Sam Jackson (The Bluest Eye, Exit Strategy, Splendour) in this beautifully innovative play about love, family, and relationships.
by BWW News Desk - October 05, 2021
Aurora Theatre Company continues its 30th season with the World Premiere of Kait Kerrigan's FATHER/DAUGHTER, a recipient of the 2021 Edgerton Foundation New Play Award. Bay Area theatre artist M. Graham Smith directs William Thomas Hodgson and Sam Jackson (The Bluest Eye, Exit Strategy, Splendour) in this beautifully innovative play about love, family, and relationships.
Photos: San Jose Stage Company Presents THE GREAT LEAP
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2021
San Jose Stage Company has announced the full cast and creative team for The Stage’s first production in its 39th Season, Lauren Yee’s THE GREAT LEAP. Directed by Jeffrey Lo, THE GREAT LEAP will run from September 29 – October 17, 2021 at San Jose Stage Company.
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2021
San Jose Stage Company has announced the full cast and creative team for The Stage’s first production in its 39th Season, Lauren Yee’s THE GREAT LEAP. Directed by Jeffrey Lo, THE GREAT LEAP will run from September 29 – October 17, 2021 at San Jose Stage Company.
San Francisco Bay Area Theatre Company Honors U.S Park Services Ranger In New Roots Theatre Festival
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2021
Ninety-nine and counting until Wednesday, September 22nd when The U.S. National Park Services' oldest Park Ranger, Betty Reid Soskin (Rosie Riveter World War II Home Front Historical Park) turns 100 years old and the San Francisco Bay Area Theatre Company continues to pay tribute with rehearsals for 'Sign My Name to Freedom: The Unheard Songs of Betty Reid Soskin.'
by BWW News Desk - October 04, 2021
Ninety-nine and counting until Wednesday, September 22nd when The U.S. National Park Services' oldest Park Ranger, Betty Reid Soskin (Rosie Riveter World War II Home Front Historical Park) turns 100 years old and the San Francisco Bay Area Theatre Company continues to pay tribute with rehearsals for 'Sign My Name to Freedom: The Unheard Songs of Betty Reid Soskin.'
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